WHO WE ARE
TURNING HOPE INTO REALITY
MUWA, which means ‘Seed of Hope’ was formed to provide funding and mentorship that young people from underprivileged families needed in order to successfully complete their high school and college education.
The foundation places special emphasis on supporting teenage mothers and boys and girls living in single-parent homes. MUWA hopes to improve the lives of these youths and to develop them into influential leaders who can make a positive impact in their communities. MUWA has various programs for individuals who want to share their time, resources, talents, and skills to invest in the lives of children.
THE FOUNDATION.
MUWA Foundation began in February 2011 as a dream that God planted in the hearts of the founders: Iddah Wang’ondu, Dallas, Texas-US & Muthoni Kanyana, Nairobi, Kenya. The Foundation focuses on three key areas:
Education & Mentorship: Setting up programs that ensure the youth (boys and girls) get access to high-quality education and guidance.
Community Growth: Empowering the youth with necessary values, skills, and tools to change and improve their communities.
Hope for the Future: Guiding the youth towards achieving and successful future.
THE PROGRAM
MUWA’s objective is to ensure all its beneficiaries are supported financially and emotionally.We prepare and encourage the alumni to give back to their communities.
EDUCATION
Applicants are required to complete an application form and present final transcripts from their primary or high school. Also require a recommendation from local pastor.SCHOLARSHIPS
The foundation places special emphasis on finacially supporting the underpriviledged youths.The applicants are required to complete an application form and present final transcripts from their primary or high school, also include a recommedation letter from thier local pastor.
MENTORSHIP
The foundation aims to ensure all the students in our programs are supported academically and emotionally.GUIDANCE
Mentors are individuals from different backgrounds offering their time, skills and knowledge to support the beneficiaries in become changers.Commit 1/hr per week for 6 months via phone or Skype plus a face-to-face meeting a month. There is NO cost in becoming an MUWA Foundation mentor.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are critical in carrying out the duties that help MUWA Foundation fulfill its mission. We welcome volunteers with varied backgrounds and experienceGIVING BACK
Volunteers with varied backgrounds and experience who are committed building up the lives of children.One who is extremely motivated,enthusiastic and adaptable,be willing to step outside your comfort zone and can dedicate between 6 and 12 weeks at a time to your volunteer assignment.
SUCCESS STORIES
We celebrate lives changed and inspired by our journey. Here are just a few of the many young MUWA upcoming leaders.
ELIZABETH WAKHULA
Academic Status: College
Year Joined: 2011
Graduation Year: 2018
SUSAN NTHANZE
Academic Status: College
Year Joined: 2011
Graduation Year: 2018
KENNEDY KAGAI
Academic Status: High School
Year Joined: 2015
Graduation Year: 2018
FATUMA SIDI
Academic Status: High School
Year Joined: 2015
Graduation Year: 2018
ERIC GICHUHI
Academic Status: High School
Year Joined: 2015
Graduation Year: 2018
SHARON NABWIRE
Academic Status: High School
Year Joined: 2015
Graduation Year: 2018
SPONSORSHIP
Each Child MUWA supports requires about $650 per year/Ksh 65,000 for our High School Program &
$2,000 per year/Ksh 200,000 for the College Program
Come Partner with us today as a Mentor, Volunteer and/Or Financial Sponsor.
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MONTHLY
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ONE-TIME
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
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TEAM
Individuals who have a passion for giving back to the community and most importantly nurturing the youth who need our support and guidance.
Board of Directors
Advisory Board
Upcoming & Past Events
MUWA Foundation is changing this narrative, one child at a time. MUWA, which means ‘Seed of Hope’, was formed to provide the funding and mentoring that young people from poor families need in order to successfully complete their high school and college education.
3rd Annual 5K & 1Mile Fun Race 2018
MUWA is excited to announce the Third Annual MUWA 5k and 1 Mile Fun Race event.Join us this fall on Saturday, September 1, 2018, to compete, have fun and most importantly to support underprivileged youth education and mentoring .
3RD ANNUAL 5K & 1MILE FUN RACE
MUWA Mentorship Day
MUWA engages students in Mentorship programs that are conducted on regularly. The Programs encourages that all activities are focused towards accomplishing the MUWA Mission, Vision, and Purpose.
Annual Appreciation Trip
Celebrating MUWA students who have achieved exemplary academic excellence. The ceremony outline the progress the students have worked hard and are accomplishing their goals.